University of Gdańsk for Ukraine

Help for students from Ukraine - immediate and long-term, organization of employment and accommodation for scientists, organization of legal advice for refugees, free Polish language courses and many other activities that the University of Gdańsk undertakes on the Rector's order to help students and employees from Ukraine who are in UG and those who are planned to be admitted by the university.

Rector prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski informed the Deans of the Faculties of the University of Gdańsk about the activities of the University to date, organized in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

1. The activity of the Psychological Support Center of the University of Gdańsk, which provides assistance in extended hours, was expanded; assistance is provided in Polish, English and Russian. More information: https://centrumwsparcia.ug.edu.pl/
2. All Ukrainian students - will receive an emergency allowance. Information on this matter was provided to students by e-mail.
3. Most of them are covered by the social system, ie. they receive monthly scholarships at the University of Gdańsk. Therefore, their financial situation will be stable by the end of the semester.
4. Student Legal Clinic is preparing to provide support in the field of informing students about obtaining a safe status in Poland.
5. The University is in contact with NAWA regarding the admission of refugee students as a part of scholarships for foreigners.
6. We have lowered the fees for Ukrainian students for the currently conducted preparatory courses for certified Polish exams.
7. The Academic Center of Polish Language and Polish Culture, together with students of Polish Studies, prepare free, intensive Polish language courses for refugees from Ukraine.
8. The Development Foundation of the University of Gdańsk has prepared a fundraiser for a student scholarship fund for refugee students from Ukraine. https://www.siepomaga.pl/ug-dla-ukrainy
9. We checked the available places in assistant hotels, student dormitories and other university infrastructure.

At the same time, the Rector, prof. Piotr Stepnowski recalled the current Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Poland and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on mutual academic recognition of documents on education and the equivalence of degrees, signed on April 11, 2005. The agreement guarantees people who have received education in one country the possibility of continuing education in institutions of the other country.

The dean's authorities were asked to check the possibility of hiring scientists (scientific or research and teaching) from Ukrainian universities (how many, what specializations). The university plans to launch a separate, rector's subsidy fund of professors before government support programs in this area appear. We will offer professors - refugees accommodation in guest rooms at the Palace in Lezno.

The Rector also called for, following the appeal of the Ministry of Education and Science, to pay special attention to not disclosing personal data of Ukrainian citizens related to our university. Especially in the period of a growing conflict, there may be attempts to obtain personal data of Ukrainian citizens who intend or continue their education or research work at Polish universities. Such unauthorized requests may be made by persons or institutions associated with the state structures of the Russian Federation or third countries, representatives of the media or non-governmental institutions.

On Monday afternoon, a separate place will appear on the website of the University of Gdańsk, where we will post all information related to aid activities for Ukraine and its citizens undertaken at the University of Gdańsk.

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